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B.C.'s COVID-19 cases near 50% spike this week

B.C.'s COVID-19 cases near 50% spike this week

The 290 new cases reported this week represent a 46% increase from last week, according to an Aug. 6 surveillance report, with many of the new cases reported among people under 30 attending house parties.
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
More than 80% of COVID-19 patients recovered

More than 80% of COVID-19 patients recovered

Just 10 new COVID-19 since Friday, two new deaths, no new outbreaks at long-term care homes
Canada joins call to review WHO COVID-19 timeline of actions

Canada joins call to review WHO COVID-19 timeline of actions

World Health Assembly resolution also calls for future methods to reduce further risks of emergence and transmission of zoonotic diseases
B.C. businesses can start re-opening Tuesday

B.C. businesses can start re-opening Tuesday

B.C. deaths now total 141, new infections in Fraser Health Authority
COVID-19 cyber scammers continue to target Canadians

COVID-19 cyber scammers continue to target Canadians

Centre for cyber security reports 951 cases relating to pandemic fraud
Canadian Red Cross to receive $100 million: Trudeau

Canadian Red Cross to receive $100 million: Trudeau

Funding includes up to $41 million to address immediate COVID-19 needs.
Trudeau silent on Air Canada bailout, nationalization

Trudeau silent on Air Canada bailout, nationalization

Airline to lay off half of 38,000 employees in June
Richmond medical office adjusts to physical distancing

Richmond medical office adjusts to physical distancing

After 40 years as a doctor in the Richmond medical community, Dr. Zahir Vellani retired in early April.
Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

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